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The Internet (also known simply as the Net) can be briefly understood as "a network of networks". Specifically, it is the worldwide, publicly accessible network of interconnected computer networks that transmit data by packet switching using the standard Internet Protocol (IP). It consists of millions of smaller domestic, academic, business, and governmental networks, which together carry various information and services, such as electronic mail, online chat, file transfer, and the interlinked Web pages and other documents of the World Wide Web.
Contrary to some common usage, the Internet and the World Wide Web are not synonymous: the Internet is a collection of interconnected computer networks, linked by copper wires, fiber-optic cables, wireless connections etc.; the Web is a collection of interconnected documents, linked by hyperlinks and URLs. The World Wide Web is accessible via the Internet, along with many other services including e-mail, file sharing and others described below.
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Thu, 04 Sep 2008 23:07:46 -0000
UK food prices have risen by 8.3% on average since January, with meat and fish up 23%, according to a study for the BBC.
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Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:36:52 -0000
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Fri, 05 Sep 2008 12:09:52 -0000
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Computer Headline.com - News, information, resources and forums for IT professionals.
Meta Description: [ Computer Headline is Scotlands Premier Information and Communication Technology information site for IT staff professionals throughout Scotland. ]
ICS Computing Limited - Provide a range of services, from business process re-engineering in the manufacturing and distribution industries, to software maintenance and bureau services.
Meta Description: [ ICS Computing is one of the UK's leading computer software and services organisations and provides a range of IT solutions in areas such as payroll, human resources, outsourced software development and accounting. ]
Internet Guide - Explains the basics of ISP's, viruses, search engines, and provides a glossary of terms.
Meta Description: [ At the UK Internet Guide find help and information online ]
ITsafe - UK government security service to help protect computers, mobile phones and other devices from malicious attack. Offers advice, bulletins, glossary, library and links plus an alerting service.
The British Computer Society - The Chartered Institute for IT professionals in the UK and abroad.
Meta Description: [ The British Computer Society (BCS) is the professional body for IT and a Chartered Engineering Institute.
As the independent voice of IT we also champion members' interests. ]
The Register - News, views, reviews and frequently critical opinions on events in the IT industry. Offers a daily email news digest.
The Register - News, views, reviews and frequently critical opinions on events in the IT industry.
Vnunet.com - Information technology, computing, internet and e-commerce news, reviews and downloads.
Meta Description: [ Computer and technology news from vnunet.com's journalists, including computer software and hardware reviews, buying guides, IT articles, free software downloads and technology and computer RSS feeds and blogs ]
ZDNet UK News - UK technical and computer news, updated daily.
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